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OCBC strategists: US macro data and Fed expectations keep the dollar soft amid volatility and de-dollarisation talk
De-dollarisation grabs headlines, but US data is driving the dollar. Softer inflation boosts Fed-cut bets, pressuring USD versus AUD/NZD and EM FX. Resilient US growth may cap falls; watch payrolls volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 16, 2026 at 10:09 pm
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Visteon shares jumped 6.8% on heavy volume and closed at $104.94, up 0.8% for the month
Visteon jumped on heavy volume as its software-defined tuner platform gains traction, despite weaker earnings forecasts. With volatility elevated and shares higher than last year, options strategies target a potential breakout. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 16, 2026 at 10:08 pm
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ING’s commodities team says partial US aluminium tariff rollbacks won’t ease capacity constraints or high Midwest premiums
Think aluminium tariffs are easing? Not really: the US still faces a 50% primary levy, tight inventories, and scarce smelting. Derivatives tweaks barely dent Midwest premiums, boosting regional spread trades. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 16, 2026 at 9:09 pm
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Markets expect New Zealand’s central bank to keep rates steady, but a hawkish tilt is a risk
RBNZ is set to hold rates on Feb 18, but hotter inflation and a tight jobs market fuel bets for a Q3 hike. Watch guidance; a hawkish tweak could jolt NZD. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 16, 2026 at 9:09 pm
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NBC analysts expect January CPI to be flat, pushing headline inflation down to 2.3%, easing trimmed inflation, and keeping the median at 2.5%
Canada’s inflation is cooling fast: January CPI likely flat, near 2.3–2.4%. Markets now price a July rate cut, pressuring CAD. Soft retail sales persist; exports may shrink the trade deficit. – vtmarketsmy.com
Written on February 16, 2026 at 9:09 pm
Categories: Live Updates
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